The 20th International Symposium on Chironomidae

Prince Bishops turned the Buonconsiglio castle into one of the best known castles in the whole of Europe and Trento (historically known in English as Trent) is the capital of the Trentino Province, a mountain region located in the heart of the Alps. The Province covers an area of more than 6,000 km2, with a total population of about 0.5 million. Trento lies in the Adige valley just south of the Dolomite Mountains, where the Fersina River and Avisio rivers join the Adige River, the second longest river in Italy. The town centre is more or less a pedestrian area, and walking around the historic centre you can see a number of outdoor frescos on historic buildings. MUSEMuseo delle Scienze (previously Museo Tridentino di Scienze Naturali) is one of the main cultural centers of the city and was built along the banks of the Adige. It manages, in addition to the main museum located close to the city centre, a network of six museums and local offices at the provincial level and one in Tanzania. MUSE, that traces back its origin in the mid XIX century, is the first museum in Italy that harmoniously blends nature, science and technology, devoted to research, visitor interpretation and education. Since 2013 the museum has been located in a new building whose outline recalls the profile of the surrounding mountains, with a finely balanced contrast between Town centre, the Cathedral. Photo: Matteo Ianeselli / Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-3.0& GFDL.